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When you hire Attorney Ilona Antonyan, you may feel confident that your divorce and family law matter will be handled by an attorney who is compassionate, professional, and experienced. Within her practice, Attorney Ilona Antonyan represents those who are facing conflicts with child custody, child support, divorce, and family law appeals. When she is not protecting the rights of her clients, Attorney Ilona Antonyan shares her time with the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the Iranian American Bar Association. Widely recognized for her commitment to her practice, Attorney Ilona Antonyan has been featured as a National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top Ten Divorce Attorneys and National Academy of Family Lawyers Association - Top 10 under 40 recipient. Before securing her position as one of the best divorce and family law attorneys, Attorney Ilona Antonyan graduated from New York Law School. If you are looking for aggressive representation for your divorce and family law matter, then call Attorney Ilona Antonyan's office now!
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This firm is incredible! From the front desk staff to the attorneys, everyone makes you feel right at home in your most troubling times. In particular, my interactions with attorney Leo Arzumanyan have been fantastic. Leo is attentive, responsive and highly motivated. Above all else, Leo has a knack for impeccable legal writing. If you’re in need of attorneys who will dedicate their time to winning, I strongly recommend hiring the law firm of Antonyan Miranda.
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I needed some legal advice and got a recommendation to call Ramona (Tumber). She was attentive and patient and her advice was informed and clear. I couldn't understand all of the options I had accessible to me and she laid everything out in a way even I could understand. A fantastic experience even if the call was for something less than ideal.
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I reached out to Concierge Attorney Ramona Tumber for some help on a personal legal matter. She was so helpful and she's got such a positive can-do attitude. She asked me specific questions that expanded my thinking and led to other options for addressing my problem. I recommend her for anyone needing some help with personal/family related legal advice.
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Ramona K. Tumber Esq. Is fantastic to work with. Legal family issues are difficult. Ramona listens and then brings her professional knowledge and energetic follow through to bear in resolving your issues promptly and effectively. I recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney with integrity.
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Alicia is PHENOMENAL! She was very quick to take my call and get me the help I needed. She is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend giving this firm a call. Their team is very knowledgeable.
When you are struggling with a difficult divorce and family law issue, reach out to the attorney who has the necessary experience to determine your best course of action. Common cases handled by Attorney Steven Bishop include divorce, child custody, child support, family law appeals, adoption, and alimony. A leader in his profession, Attorney Steven Bishop serves as a member of the American Bar Association. A University of San Diego School of Law graduate, Attorney Steven Bishop handles all types of difficult divorce and family law matters. If you are left in a difficult family situation, then reach out to Attorney Steven Bishop’s law firm today.
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To say that Mr. Bishop, Ben and Connie are an exceptional team is to say nothing at all. They have exceeded all expectations through my domestic violence divorce case. Mr. Bishop's level of expertise and professional guidance were my beacon of light in this emotionally trying time. Connie and Ben are amazing at what they do. Not only did they greet me with a warm smile and encourgement each time, they made sure to follow up and get all documents prepared in a timely manner. To anyone out there looking for outstanding representation- you simply will not regret choosing The Law Offices of Steven M. Bishop.
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A review for those who seek the best family/divorce attorney - I highly recommend Mr. Steven M. Bishop’s law practice. His professionalism and experience superseded the lawyers I had spoken to before him, and my decision to pick him as my primary family attorney came immediately after our initial phone consultation. Mr. Bishop has a rare ability to listen and understand your family situation, up to the point where you feel connected, valued, and comfortable with the difficult legal situation you are confronted with. Having him by my side throughout the court process was an invaluable asset, and his proficient work lead to the resolution of my family dispute. Along with Mr. Bishop, you get an excellent office legal team that is supportive with you until the end. I hope I never encounter another family conflict again, but if I do, there is only one person I would call: Stephen M. Bishop. Thank you for all the hard work. I truly appreciated your time, patience, and legal expertise.
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Steve and Ben have been incredibly helpful. Always get sound, realistic and fair advice. Gain confidence knowing they are ready to fight for my interests. Connie is always pleasant and helps mitigate this stressful process. I was recommended by a friend and will do so as well.
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Where do I begin? This is a testimony from the heart so I don't know how to make it short and sweet. I was referred to Steve in 2002 after my daughter's father kidnapped her during his visitation. Needless to say, I was frantic. I searched all over San Diego for a competent attorney, this was my child so I needed THE BEST family law attorney that money could buy. I consulted with three attorneys, Steve was the last one I met...I knew immediately that my search was over. When I decided to retain Steve, I had no idea that I was not only getting an attorney, I was getting a confidant and friend. Unlike lawyers I have dealt with in the past, I never felt like Mr. Bishop viewed me solely as a case file. He became a part of my family (my kids call him Uncle Steve ;-) ), and truly wanted what was best for my child, even before considering what was best for me. The idea that my daughter's best interest must be met, was a goal we both shared equally. Mr. Bishop impressed me with his courtroom IQ and etiquette. He's well known and respected by the legal community in San Diego county. I felt extremely confident walking into the courtroom with him which was important since I had a pending domestic violence case that could easily have made me the underdog in my case. He made sure the money I invested in him was well spent and encouraged me to remain focused and to refrain from frivolous arguments with opposing counsel. He briefed me on how to conduct myself in mediation, and even offered me lifelong advise as a young parent on how to co-parent effectively and maturely so that I would never be in a bad situation again. I can say without hesitation that I owe Mr Bishop my life. He got me full custody of my daughter when the odds were against me. If you are a client who will NOT accept anything other than a judgment in your favor, especially if your kids or livelihood are at stake, Mr. Bishop is your guy! Give him the unfettered truth, be transparent, and he'll gladly return the favor as well as advise you with almost 100% certainty what outcome you can expect. I call him my brother today and for the rest of my life. I have since referred several clients to him and they are just as pleased. Steve, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for answering God's calling on your life, you love what you do and it shows. Thank you for being a part of my family still, even 18 years later. Best wishes my dear friend and counselor! God bless!
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Attorney Steven M. Bishop is an excellent Family Law Attorney. What makes Mr. Bishop excellent? His knowledge of the law (over 40 yrs), transparency of his work, integrity of his strategy, and he helps his clients look at things objectively without emotion. Many attorneys treat you as just another client, but Mr. Bishop treats you like his top client. He provides time and attention to the facts, while walking you through each step equipping you for the best preparation in the court process.
When you hire Attorney Julie Wolff, you may feel confident that your divorce and family law case will be handled by an accomplished attorney. Common areas of concentration include annulment, asset division, palimony, and conservatorship. Attorney Julie Wolff is an accomplished and valued member of the American Bar Foundation and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Widely recognized for her commitment to her practice, Attorney Julie Wolff has been featured as a Super Lawyer and received the Women in Business Award. Attorney Julie Wolff graduated from New York Law School and has since earned recognition as one of the top divorce and family law attorneys in the US. When you hire Attorney Julie Wolff, you will never feel as though you have to handle your divorce and family law case alone.
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Don’t take Julie O Wolf’s sweet voice and demeanor for granted she is a beast in the courtroom. She will fight for you like no other. I’ve worked with many attorneys regarding my dissolution and no one can compare to her tactfulness against opposing council. She just, GETS IT no need to prep her up she does all the work and formulates a plan and executes! Thank you Julie.
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Julie is an exception Lawyer who has been of tremendous help to me! I was dealing with a very long and complicated divorce/child custody/child support case previously with another firm. They did not provide me with the help I needed. I am SO thankful that I found Julie to take over the case! She has been fantastic at negotiations, and has really explained everything in detail to me all along the way. I highly recommend her services!
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Julie was wonderful during my case. I had an unusual situation and Julie was clear on how the outcome may play out. She does not sugar coat anything and fights tooth and nail for the protection of the child and encourages her clients to make rational and healthy decisions during their case. After being an emotional wreck (which she could of probably charged me a mental health service fee????) I was able to settle and have the most time with my son as possible. Highly recommended.
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It was pleasure working with Julie Wolff. I was dealing with an out of state child support case and she made it less stressful for me. She was very responsive, transparent and didn’t make me feel bad for asking the many questions I had. Thank you Julie!
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ZERO STARS ACTUALLY!!! I reached out to Julie Wolff to represent me in court so I can file for 50/50 custody of my children, modify visitation, and modify child support. She sent me an intake form to fill out which I had filled out same day and sent it back. Julie followed up with me to have a 20 minute consultation. Julie is not my first lawyer and I have never heard of a 20 minute consultation. After she quickly ended that phone call her main concern was how she was accepting first payment or retainer. I told her multiple times on the phone that my insurance covers my payment in full for custody and visitation. I told her, the only thing I would have to pay is for child support and that is a reduced rate of 25% of regular rate bye attorney. Along with me explaining that to her verbally I also emailed her all of my case assist confirmation numbers MULTIPLE TIMES. These numbers pull up my case and EXPLAIN WHAT I AM COVERED UNDER AND HOW PAYMENT OF ATTONEY FEES WORK FROM MY INSURANCE. My insurance also advices any attorneys that do not know the coverage for said plan member to call direct and they will happily assist them in what is covered. This was too much for Julie to do and she asked that I call to verify what she will be payed and too email her with what they say. Aside from what I am covered under, I also said I don't care what I need to pay or how much it will cost I just need to get the ball rolling for my paperwork, because everyday that goes bye is affecting my children. Still did not matter. She kept requesting papers that I have emailed to her 3 different times at this point, and would not accept a phone call, text message or physical appointment to straighten the confusion out. What she did instead was email me the same email three different times requesting what I have already sent her. SEE MY FRUSTRATION!!!??? Julie did not try helping, calling, or explaining anything to me to try and get her what she needs. She felt sending the same email two more times (which clearly was in confusion) was the best and most professional way of handling that, thus leading me to not even accept her as an attorney being as difficult as she was. When people seek out Attorneys I personally do not feel that whomever they choose to represent them, should make they're life simply more difficult with no clear direction. In my benefit she made it very easy for me to know what kind of Attorney I am looking for, so, Thank you Julie Wolff... I see you come back at people with negative reviews and attack their character thus proving my point of unprofessionalism. please don't attack my character this was a review of your work ethic and how you handle your Law Firm. STEP IT UP!!! Please do not try saying that I am a "BOGUS SCAMMER" either, I am very real.
Determined to retrieve a favorable outcome, Attorney Shana Black will stop at nothing to make sure her divorce and family law clients receive the recovery and support they deserve. She centers her practice on assisting with the dissolution of marriage, legal separation, annulment, child custody, child support, and spousal support matters. Attorney Shana Black’s accomplishments within her field have led to her recognition as one of the Best Attorneys in America. A University of San Diego School of Law graduate, Attorney Shana Black understands the stress associated with any divorce and family law complication and will provide supportive and reliable representation for her clients during their time of need. If you must appear in court soon for your family matter, but do not know who to call, then reach out to Attorney Shana Black, the top attorney who will put you first.
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Shana was very helpful, knowledgeable, patient, kind and most of all caring! She gave me excellent advice and I would highly recommend her as an attorney!
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Ms. Black is a highly experienced, compassionate & aggressive attorney. She actually cares. I would highly recommend.
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Shana was a great choice as my lawyer. Made my difficult situation less stressful on my part. She's extremely professional, knowledgeable, and experienced. - help me able to achieve the best possible outcome for my case. She makes you feel like family and going to do everything she can to help you. You are her number one priority. She was able to skillfully negotiate a settlement that was far more favorable than I ever imagined.
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I'm so thankful to Shana, She was very professional and honest from the start about what we could expect, and followed through with everything we discussed. She made my difficult situation a bearable one. The knowledge she shared helped me to receive the outcome I desired. Divorce is extremely tough and devastating, but I knew that Shana would take good care of me throughout the process, and I will be in great hands. Together with her team, I am very confident that they will get what I deserved.
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When I knew divorce was imminent, I had a recommendation from a parent at my child's school to sit down with Shana. I hired Shana based upon the initial meeting and the very first hearing, Shana all but demanded I take my wife at the time up on her offer to reconciliate. I knew this was a trap, merely to get a restraining order I had filed dropped. As I predicted, my X immediately filed for divorce upon me dropping the restraining order. There seemed to be zero prior planning done for my multiple hearings. Shana often misspoke, and brushed off procedural errors by the court initially, that inevitably led to me firing her as my attorney. I would get the opposing party agreeing to sign a custody agreement, and Shana would not send the documents requiring signatures. There were always excuses as to her lack of initiative and timeliness. Shana always made sure to collect her money in a very timely manner, which would make sense if she produced results. My children were abducted by their mother and fled the state as a result of Shana not getting a judges signature on our custody agreement, that I negotiated with my X... not Shana. My X had an attorney that would write her declarations. I had to write my own declarations, and demand she begin writing them based on her fees. I represented myself in NC and secured full custody myself. I have been legally separated for a year and 4 months. I had my X agree to sign a divorce agreement, then spent months begging Shana to send the document. Then she attempted to say I was unclear in my requests. Honestly I liked Shana, and ignored everyone's advice to drop her early on. Simply because of hearing her on the phone with her daughter after court one day, she had her pull over so they could pray together, her daughter was distraught about something. Being a Christian, I chose to stick with her. My major complaint is how much money Shana was given, and how few results 35K yielded. I'm filing a complaint and seeking reimbursement. I had 4 lawyers in 4 different states during these hellish past two years. Shana was the highest paid, and yielded the fewest victories or results.
Attorney Paul McGuire has consistently demonstrated superior representation of his divorce and family law clients. No case is too complex for Attorney Paul Mcguire to handle, as he has worked through child custody, child support, and divorce cases. A leader in his profession, Attorney Paul McGuire serves as a member of the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. Attorney Paul McGuire’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy Certificate of Appreciation and Super Lawyer awards. For over 8 years, Attorney Paul McGuire has developed a remarkable reputation and continues to provide unmatched professional services to his divorce and family law clients.
Fee Structure: no win no fee
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Mr. McGuire recently handled a legal issue that I needed to deal with. He was prompt with all of his replies to my correspondence and was easy to communicate with as he was always accessible via email. Since my case involved some out-of-state documents, he did the research to make sure all of the details were managed correctly according to that state's requirements. I was relieved to see how quickly the whole process was completed since my former attorney lacked this sense of urgency. I will definitely seek out his services again should I have any future legal matters to resolve.
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I was so lucky to find Paul. He made the process and painless and efficient as possible. Super responsive, extremely kind and professional, consistently follows through on everything he says. I'd recommend him enthusiastically to anyone.
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Fantastic family lawyer Paul D. McGuire is, San Diego! They represented me in a difficult divorce case against my husband. He got great results and custody of my daughter. I wish I had hired him first time without changing many lawyers.
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Mr. McGuire did an excellent job is well organized and efficient. Tom A
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In times of family turmoil, rely on the expertise of one of the best attorneys in the business. Although Attorney Puja A. Sachdev covers all aspects of divorce and family law, her more common cases consist of legal separation, child support, child custody, mediation, spousal support, and divorce. Attorney Puja A. Sachdev’s achievements have not gone unnoticed, as she is the recipient of the American Institute of Trial Lawyers - Litigator of the Year and National Academy of Family Lawyers Association - Top 10 under 40 awards. To ensure your rights are protected by an experienced attorney, contact Attorney Puja A. Sachdev, the professional who has dedicated more than 8 years of her practice to helping families.
Fee Structure: family law mediator who focuses on family law
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They did a great job with my divorce. They really worked hard to keep drama at a minimum. I feel like they had the best interest of my kid and mind and advised me fully on all of my options. They managed my ex well even though he did not have representation. Also, they navigated COVID with great communication.
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Thank you Puja, Andrella and Eloisa for being professional, reliable and knowledgeable in helping me to get to a peaceful place about my divorce. A divorce is never an ideal situation and these ladies understand this well. They are consistently available, efficient and represented my interest well at every hearing. They are proactive in their approach in checking for new filings so there are never any surprises at the hearings. These ladies go above and beyond to make things easy for me during that challenging time. I highly recommended Sachdev Legal Group as their expertise and professionalism is unmatched. Love these ladies. Thank you for everything.
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Sachdev Legal Group made my divorce as easy and painless as possible and was so professional and outstanding through the whole process. I first contacted Puja for a consultation when I was considering filing and she provided sound advice that proved extremely helpful when initially filing. The whole team at the practice was knowledgeable, patient, and extremely responsive through all the paperwork and the entire divorce. One way the team went above and beyond was to send cards or emails with their business updates and words of encouragement during COVID when the courts closed down. I thought this was a wonderful extra thing to keep spirits up during a difficult time. I would absolutely work with Sachdev Legal Group again and would strongly recommend them to anyone in need of Family Law assistance.
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I reached out to the Sachdev legal group for resolving a messy situation. Any situation that requires you to hire attorneys is an emotionally charged situation making it challenging to see clearly. The paperwork is daunting and it takes time to understand the terms. My case was no exception at the very least. While Andrella and Puja handled the case and often guided me. Eloisa was my interface into the firm. She deftly managed my paper work and answered all my never ending questions. Eloisa translated legal terminology and requirements in simple terms. More than anything the entire firm was respectful, patient, and a beacon of tranquility in a bad situation. If you find yourself in a situation where you need lawyers I strongly urge you to give Sachdev Legal group a call.
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First, Thank you to both attorneys Andrella Gonzalez and Puja sachdev for helping me and standing up to my ex husband. Second Thank you Eloisa Rodriguez for taking my calls with a smile and being best at your profession. The entire team was extraordinary knowledgeable with my divorce case. Also Andrella Gonzalez and Puja, and Eloisa cared and I felt thier sincerity towards me when I was emotionally not doing well. My Ex husband goal was to destroy me emotionally and to drag me in court to not sell the house....etc but at the end Andrella Gonzalez @Sachdev legal group got me everything and helped me to get through the divorce and still on my side incase my ex wants to retaliate. I felt the office charges ???? were reasonable for the work that they had to put into my case, worth every penny. They are the best divorce attorneys can anyone have and I felt blessed to have them as my attorneys ????????. Thank you again Andrella Gonzalez and Puja, and Eloisa. Amal
Attorney Lance Claery delivers only the top-quality representation for his divorce and family law clients. A Southern California College of Law graduate, Attorney Lance Claery commonly handles cases involving child custody, divorce, child abduction, father's rights, grandparent's rights, and domestic violence. Attorney Lance Claery holds memberships with several legal associations, including the American Bar Association. Widely recognized for his commitment to his practice, Attorney Lance Claery has been featured as a Lawyers of Distinction - Nationwide Top Ten Percent of Lawyers and Top 100 Family Law Attorneys. Attorney Lance Claery is a graduate of Southern California College of Law. In order to secure the proper representation you deserve during one of the most difficult times of your life, contact Attorney Lance Claery today!
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During one of my most difficult times, attorneys Joshua Fabian and Elizabeth Mayberry were there to get me through my case. They stepped in with just a few weeks time to get caught up on my case and be ready for my court date. Thanks to them both I was able to regain custody of my daughter. I appreciate the help from all those at the firm who helped me win my custody case.
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Highly recommend Claery and Hammond attorneys because they were there for me when I was trying to get away from my abusive husband of 5 years and trying to get custody of my 6 year old son. Joshua Fabian was my attorney for my court preceding and was there for any questions that I had with fast and clear responses. He included me during all strategies and made sure I felt comfortable and ready for every court date. Moving forward as a single mother the firm is able to work with me on payments so that I can retain an amazing lawyer on custody and divorce precedings as well. I feel very confident by having Claery and Hammond represent me and highly recommend speaking to someone if you are in a similar situation.
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I received assistance from Jose Contreras and he walked me through everything that pertain to a parental case. He was very empathetic and trusting I would highly recommend this law office I received amazing service from their lawyers and billing personnel.
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I highly recommend Claery & Hammond. The firm has assisted me during very stressful times. With their assistance, I now have primary custody of my daughter. I now feel as though I can finally move forward with my life. I want to personally thank Faith Corbaley and Scott Fingerlos for their hard work!
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This is a review of my excellent experiences I had with this law firm. There were two attorneys assigned to my case, Faith Corbaley and Jose Contreras. Both are from the San Diego office. My case is a child support matter which started in 2012. Also in 2012, I moved to the Philippines. I am now retired and living on a fixed income from SS and OPM pensions. Being on a fixed income, I can no longer afford my support payments and my ex spouse is unwilling to change my support payments. As a result, I started being garnished from both my SS and OPM pensions for close to double the amount of the original monthly support payment. My lawyers submitted to the court an Income and Expense Declaration statement on my behalf and it shows that my expenses exceeded my income. Additional documents were also filed to the court by my lawyers and a court hearing was scheduled. The San Diego Child Support Services also conducted an audit and the outcome showed that a total of $3K was overpaid from the garnishments. At the court hearing, the judge reviewed all the documents submitted including the audit. After reviewing all the documents, the judge ordered the release of my two garnishments and ordered my ex spouse to reimburse me for the overpayments to be paid in monthly installments. Also, the judge ordered my ex spouse to pay some of my attorney fees payable in monthly installments. Finally, based on the Income and Expense Declaration document and other documents reviewed, the judge ordered my monthly child support, past due, and arrears be reduced and set to zero. I highly recommend Claery & Hammond for family law matters. especially my two attorneys, Faith Corbaley and Jose Contreras. Both are professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and aggressive attorneys. I feel comfortable and at ease when talking to them. It's like I am talking to two close friends or relatives and not as my attorneys. In summary, the work quality of my two attorneys in handling and resolving my case was beyond excellent. The case outcome would more likely be different and to the advantage of my ex spouse if I handled this case myself. Thank you so very much to Claery & Hammond and to attorneys Faith Corbaley and Jose Contreras for resolving my case!! Edward Y. Mapandan, Pangasinan, Philippines (formerly lived in San Diego, CA)
With his sights on winning only the top settlement for his divorce and family law clients, Attorney Ben Embry is easily one of the best divorce and family law attorneys in the county. Typical areas of focus include family law appeals, divorce, child custody, and child support. Attorney Ben Embry is an active participant in the legal community and maintains an active membership with the American Bar Association. Widely recognized for his commitment to his practice, Attorney Ben Embry has been featured as a Super Lawyer. A well-respected divorce and family law attorney, Attorney Ben Embry began his legal career after graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law. To ensure your rights are protected by an experienced attorney, contact Attorney Ben Embry, the professional who has dedicated more than 10 years of his practice to helping families.
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I had great expectations for Ben and his crew, but what I got was subpar legal representation to say the least.. Sons mom filed a move away request out of the blue, and at first I was even contemplating whether, or not to even hire an attorney,because her allegations were so farcical, over the top, completely untrue, unfounded, and unbelievable. but with so much at stake I decided I would play it safe, and just pay the professionals. From the start I had questions about what was going on with my case, Ben, and his crew, are good at making invoices , and running up the bill, but they will not work for you. During the months leading up to the,” $8000 dollar train wreck”. I was never prompted for evidence, I was never called I had to voluntarily scan, and PDF evidence over to his office on my own, sometimes I would get a confirmation email, other times I would not. I asked if I could bring my emails, pictures, and text messages in for them to scan, and build my case file, but they fully took advantage of the COVID-19 restrictions saying, “ they weren’t allowing people personal visits into the office, because of the COVID”. This was another way they could focus on bringing in new retainer fees, and focus on the money aspect of it, opposed to the defense, and actual representation aspect of it. Guys do not hire these people, they will loose your case, you have been warned. On the day of the evidentiary hearing, evidence linking mom to illicit activities, gambling, and prescription drug abuse, was not presented. In addition threats made to me by other parties on moms side, like death threats, threats to come to my house, pictures of new gun purchases, and people holding them,that were sent to me, were not presented at the hearing. Upon cross examining me, Ben repeatedly asked me questions related to corporal punishment of my son, and stepson, the purpose of which, I still have not figured out. In the end the Judge ruled capriciously , chopping up family code section “ 3040” , while Ben just sat there like a deer in the headlights. I lost the half custody of my son, to a person with a history of bad child parenting, with a history of violent convicted felons, and drug addicts in the home. My exhibit list was virtually non existent, very few documents, half irrelevant, the other half of the exhibits indiscernible. Instead of quickly discrediting mom, and mounting a solid defense, against, a "I said so therefore, it must be allegation", Ben was unprepared, and made us both look bad. If O.J. Simpson was found not guilty again for another murder, it would not be more egregious, it could not be anymore off base than the train wreck that Ben, and his “ wrecking crew”, managed to create for me. Unbelievably there is more, In the end I asked them, “ to file a substitution of attorney”, with the court so that I could get get their incompetent rear ends off my case, and of course they dragged their feet for another two weeks, and I was not able to file a “peremptory challenge” in time, to ask for a new judge for my upcoming motions. I was very nice, and did not bother them, while they were on my case, in fact, this is the first time I have expressed my frustration with them They did not put the work in that they billed me for, and therefore, Ben was unprepared for what should have been an easy case, a case that was textbook example of what female on male domestic violence looks like. "I said so, so therefore it must be evidence". I paid $8000 dollars,and it made my problem much.much worse. Horrible job!
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Embry Family Law jumped in when my regular attorney was not available (due to a conflict in schedule), and handled my Ex Parte matter perfectly. I know the attorneys and staff personally, and I see how diligent they are working for their clients, trying to provide the best possible outcome, every single day.
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I used Embry Family Law for a child custody/support case... couldn't have asked for a better team to handle my legal issues! Ben and Nicholas worked on my case over a year due to the pandemic shutting down the court system. Regardless of what was happening, they continued to push forward till they were able to resolve my case. I will continue to use Embry Family Law for future family legal issues and highly recommend everyone do so as well!
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Working with Ben Embry was great. He's very professional, responsive, and was always available to answer any questions I had. His team is also amazing and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I would recommend Embry Family Law to anyone!
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This firm represented the other party yet made me feel just as important when it came to my questions! The paralegal Nicholas was beyond helpful! I’m so thankful to have worked with this amazing firm. They made the divorce process painless! Thank you!
Ready to help those in need, Attorney Andy Cook firmly stands in his clients’ corners at every stage of their divorce and family law situation. Common areas of concentration include divorce, child custody, visitation, spousal support, paternity/parentage, and domestic violence. Since graduating from the California Western School of Law, Attorney Andy Cook has shown noteworthy accomplishments in the practice of divorce and family law. If you are seeking help with your divorce and family law matter, then rely on one of the best attorneys in the business to get the job done.
Fee Structure: Andy Cook normally bills by the hour, although in rare cases flat fee arrangements can be made
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Mr. Cook represented me after learning my ex forged my signatures in divorce documents and filed in CA when neither of us lived there so CA had no jurisdiction. It was an open and shut case. I hired a handwriting expert who found that the signature was not mine and Mr. Cook mailed my ex a hearing notice. I was not confident that the address I had for him was current so I asked Mr. Cook to email him as well (he said he would and never did). his communication is terrible and he isn’t organized. Hearing date comes and I’m embarrassed by the way Mr. Cook stammers over his words and poorly articulates hisself. The judge sets a new court date because my ex didn’t appear and she wants proof that he was notified (Mr. Cook insists that he was and says he has proof but a few weeks later tells me that he actually received the letter back in the mail). a week before the new hearing Mr. Cook tells me he is going to mail out the hearing notice, I tell him it should’ve been mailed out there isn’t enough time, he insists it will be delivered next day knowing the address is in Afghanistan... I tell him he needs to email my ex who responded and Mr. Cook had a lengthy (the bill for it was pretty high and I would not have wanted him to even do more than just notify him) conversation with my ex on the phone then proceeded to tell me that my ex doesn’t know we are notifying him late and as long as the judge doesn’t mention it that I will be fine. My ex shows up to the next court date and the matter is settled. The judge ruled in my favor on the forgery but no thanks to Mr. Cook. My ex admitted it was not my signature. The judge did not rule for my ex to have to pay my legal fees. Mr. Cook tried to argue with the judge who shut him down because he didn’t properly file his paperwork so the court couldn’t rule on any other matter. I ended up paying so much for the hand writing expert which the judge requested to be there for the second case but only because my ex didn’t show up... the expert didn’t even have to testify at the second date and all of his fees. DO NOT HIRE HIM!
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Attorney Andy Cook and his team of professionals were the best. Going through a divorce is stressful to say the least. With Andy in my corner I felt like a winner. At the end of divorce I was. Always prepared and motivated he removed a lot of my worries. A true General in the battlefield of litigation. Thanks Andy, can’t say enough. Just glad it’s over.????
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Mr. Cook's high level of knowledge and experience was clear from the start. Mr. Cook was able to quickly analyze all the important matters and was able to timely and competently resolve a challenging case. Maintaining a high level of professionalism, Mr. Cook's focus was always on fairly resolving issues and disputes, never allowing potential emotional pitfalls to wreck the work which had to be done. I highly recommend Andy and his awesome staff at the Law Offices of Andy Cook.
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Mr. Cook is an A+ attorney, as he has represented not only me, but my wife and family as well. Whereas the CA judicial system is highly unpredictable, Mr. Cook helped us navigate these unpredictable waters and fought for us with the tenacity and resourcefullness as we’d hoped for and wanted. His years and experience working in the San Diego courts system are evident as he knows and understands the nuances and personalities of the all judges and guided us in the safest and least risky path he could, affording us the best outcome. His work ethic and staff are truly professional, and we remain thankful to have him on our team! He is also military friendly and understands the demands placed on service members, and works with them. We have no regrets, nothing but praise and satisfaction for several jobs well done, and wouldn’t hesitate to retain him and his team again if need be. Mr. Cook and his team are the best of the best, and we gladly give them our seal of approval and an A+ rating!
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It is my great pleasure to recommend Mr. Cook to anyone requiring the services of an attorney. Mr. Cook came in to my life during a time of great turmoil. He demonstrated a unique ability to listen and define complex legal issues while providing all the support I could possibly require. His professionalism, sincerity and extraordinary legal knowledge are truly amazing.
Aiming for client satisfaction, Attorney Maria Taylor works diligently toward solutions that make the most sense for her divorce and family law clients. Typical areas of focus include child support, child custody, paternity/parentage, spousal support, property division, and prenuptial agreements. Attorney Maria Taylor is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. When you are uncertain of how to proceed with your divorce and family law case, entrust the help of Attorney Maria Taylor, the attorney who will lead you in the right direction.
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Attorney, Maria Taylor, has a kind, compassionate heart along with honesty, integrity, etiquette, knowledge, intelligence, the power to persuade impossible and unpredictable! By working with her, I shortly noticed even more treasures of her professionalism along with most magnificent personality! Ms. Taylor has done what seems impossible during my divorce! She was with me all the way in the process going thousand extra miles. She will WIN your case, your heart and protect your future!
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I have consulted with Maria Taylor during some of the most stressful circumstances in my life and she was really an amazing resource. Not only was she very knowledgeable and professional, but her calm and empathetic demeanor gave me much needed emotional support at the time it was most needed. At the same time Maria was always very forthright and honest about what I could expect and told me the truth even when it may not have been exactly what I wanted to hear. If I have any family law issues in the future, I'll definitely go back to her.
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I've worked with Maria for years. She's probably the most skilled and zealous family law attorney I've encountered. I've repeatedly seen her go above and beyond for her clients to put them in the best situation possible. Nobody ever wants a divorce, but if you need one, you couldn't ask for a better lawyer to help you through it.
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Maria Taylor goes above and beyond! My case was tough, contentious, and the opposing party did everything they could to drag it out as long as possible. That is when you need an attorney with experience and professionalism. Maria saw through their tricks and she fought like a barracuda, bringing a swifter and very favourable resolution for me. Thanks to her recognizing inconsistencies and unethical procedures on their part, she also won me partial attorney fees and a sweet extra offer during mediation. I also want to mention her promptness in returning emails and phone calls – I never for a moment felt alone in this. I most highly recommend her!
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Professional and helpful. I would recommend Maria Taylor, you wont regret it.
